Today was the Governorship and State Assembly elections across the country, however Voter Apathy threatens the election.

Unlike the Presidential election held two weeks ago which had a massive turn out of electorates enthusiastic about performing their civic duties, the Gubernatorial and State Assembly polls were practically empty.

2019 Election: Voter Apathy

In this election, 29 states are electing their respective governors who will represent their states for another 4 years.

Thus the turn out of voters is quite worrisome as the Governorship election is the most important to the grass root.

The reason for Voter apathy is not far fetched as it has its origins from the Presidential election conducted two weeks ago.

The apparent insecurity, violence and electoral misconduct at the polls in some parts of the country has left most Nigerians feeling disconnected and disinterested in voting.

Furthermore the result by the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) on the presidential election has been quite controversial.

The presidential candidate of PDP and the main challenger of the Incumbent, President Muhammadu Buhari alleges massive rigging and electoral malpractice and is fighting Buhari’s victory in court.